What is a vintage brass castor table?

It is a movable table fitted with small metal wheels, spanning dining, occasional, and writing formats from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These pieces use timber frames like mahogany or rosewood, paired with brass fittings that allow the furniture to glide across floor surfaces.

How do I identify a Regency style table?

Regency style pieces typically feature clean classical lines, pillar supports, and dark timber grains such as mahogany or rosewood. They often incorporate brass paw feet, stringing inlay, and balanced proportions derived from classical architecture.

Where were these tables used originally?

They served multiple roles in grand houses and parlours, functioning as dining surfaces, library writing desks, and tea tables. Because they possessed castors, servants could easily rearrange them to suit dining, reading, or entertaining.

How do I care for a mahogany surface?

Mahogany benefits from dusting with a soft cloth and occasional treatment with appropriate beeswax to maintain the timber lustre. Avoid placing the table in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent the wood from drying or warping.